On the occasion of Holi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released gas cylinder refill subsidy of Rs 1500 crore to 1.86 crore families of the state. Under the Ujjwala scheme, every eligible family will get free or subsidized facilities.
Lucknow: On the occasion of Holi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a big gift to 1.86 crore families. On Saturday, February 28, the CM transferred Rs 1500 crore of gas cylinder refill subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at Lok Bhavan. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi, the benefits of government schemes are continuing to be provided to the poor, Annadata farmers, women and youth on priority basis. The facility of absolutely free cylinder refill is being provided to the beneficiary families on Holi and Diwali. Under the Ujjwala scheme, gas connection facility has been provided to more than 10 crore people in the country, out of which 1.86 crore families in the state have benefited from it. On this occasion, CM Yogi himself handed over symbolic subsidy checks to 10 beneficiary women.
Everyone’s support, everyone’s development is the mantra – CM Yogi
CM Yogi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done the work of connecting the government schemes with the poor, Annadata farmers, women and youth on priority basis. The Prime Minister also says that there are only four castes in the country. These castes are poor, farmers, women and youth. It includes all sects, sects, opinions and religions. In such a situation, whenever the benefit of any scheme will be given, its mantra will only be “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”. It has been a long time since the Corona epidemic ended, but even today 80 crore people of the country are getting the facility of free ration. These include 15 crore beneficiaries from Uttar Pradesh alone. This is proof of the government’s sensitivity towards the poor.
The government will support the one who works for the society – Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, health guarantee of up to Rs 5 lakh is being given annually to 50 crore people of the country. Cashless treatment facility up to Rs 5 lakh is also being provided to all citizens above 70 years of age, the benefit of which can be availed in any listed hospital of the country. Cashless medical facility up to Rs 5 lakh will also be provided annually to teachers, non-teaching staff of basic, secondary and higher education, Shikshamitras and instructors. Whoever works for the society, both the society and the government will stand for him.
Earlier governments were divided into caste camps- CM Yogi
CM Yogi said, this was not the case earlier, because the thinking of the earlier governments was narrow. Earlier governments were divided into caste camps and the work was done to fight the society. Mafia used to run parallel rule, there was an atmosphere of anarchy. During that time neither the daughter nor the businessman was safe. There used to be incidents of disturbance before festivals, due to which curfew was imposed and enthusiasm was broken. Today the situation has completely changed. There is neither curfew nor riots in the state. Law and order has been strengthened and a positive environment for investment has been created.
Different countries want to invest in UP- CM
The Chief Minister said that Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has recently returned from Germany, where he participated in various meetings regarding investment possibilities in the state. Before 2017, when representatives of Uttar Pradesh used to go abroad, the state was not taken seriously, but today every big investor of the country and the world wants to come to Uttar Pradesh. He is confident that the state government can provide security and also solve the problems by taking immediate decisions. The positive change that has taken place in the state and the investment that is coming from other countries of the world including Germany, Japan, Singapore, is not going to be of personal benefit to any particular person or any family, rather it will directly benefit Uttar Pradesh and the youth here. This investment is to provide employment to the youth of the state and to give impetus to economic activities. These opportunities do not come on their own. This requires continuous hard work and coordinated efforts.
Today UP is creating a new identity in investment and employment.
The Chief Minister said that the government is working to establish such a link through which qualified and trained youth of the state will be able to get employment opportunities in foreign countries with the guarantee of the government. If a youth gets Rs 20 thousand per month here and the same youth goes abroad and starts earning Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh, then it will be a big step towards a respectable life for him and his family. The youth here will definitely get jobs and employment. The result of continuous work from morning till evening is that today Uttar Pradesh is creating a new identity in the field of investment and employment.
Government working on development of all – Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that this is a vision of providing compassion towards women, freedom from diseases, employment to the youth, happiness on the face of Annadata farmers, safety of daughters and respectable environment to businessmen. The government is working with this objective, so that every section can be connected to the mainstream of development. Under the Ujjwala scheme, 9 cylinders are being made available on subsidy by the Central Government this year. A subsidy of Rs 335 on each refill is returned directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. The connection is given free of cost and when the beneficiary buys a filled cylinder, the subsidy given by the government comes into his account, which maintains transparency and also eliminates the possibility of misuse. The state government has decided that before major festivals like Diwali and Holi, a filled gas cylinder will be provided free of cost to every eligible family. Programs are being organized in this regard across the state, so that every family can fulfill its needs in a respectable manner before the festivals. The government’s aim is that no family should face any inconvenience during the festival and the festival can be celebrated with happiness and self-respect in every household.
Cervical cancer vaccine is being given for just Rs 300
The Chief Minister said that today the double engine government is giving top priority to women safety, women respect and their self-reliance in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak has started the vaccination program for the prevention of cervical cancer for girls up to 14 years of age. This program is being implemented on a wide scale in the state, so that girls can be protected from serious diseases. If our daughter is safe then our family will be safe. With this thinking in mind, the government has taken this important step. The price of the vaccine, which was earlier around Rs 2100, has been reduced to Rs 300 and arrangements are being made to do so in future. This program is proof that when the government is sensitive, it takes decisions in the larger interest of the society.
25 crore people of the state are our family – Yogi Adityanath
CM Yogi said, in the earlier governments, people used to divide the society in the name of caste and the governance remained limited to their families only. Instead of considering the state as their family, some people considered their family as the state and misused the resources. For the present government, 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh are family. With this spirit, the government is continuously striving for security, respect and self-reliance. Concrete steps are being taken for women’s safety, health facilities are being expanded and various schemes are being taken forward in the direction of self-reliance. CM said that in this time’s budget, the double engine government has worked to take forward the schemes keeping in mind the poor, women, farmers and youth.
Women are being made financially strong through She-Mart.
The Chief Minister said that be it ‘Lakhpati Didi’ program or She-Mart (Self-Help Entrepreneur Mart), concrete steps are being taken towards providing a strong economic base to women self-help groups. In this sequence, Chief Minister Women Entrepreneur Product Marketing Scheme has been implemented. Under this, arrangements have been made to provide market for the products prepared by women voluntary groups. The government has not only laid emphasis on quality improvement of these products, but has also made provision in the budget for their effective marketing, so that the products produced at the rural level can directly reach the market and the income of women increases. Mahila Udyami Credit Card Scheme is also an important step in this direction. Women who want to become entrepreneurs will be provided guarantee free and interest free loans up to a certain amount through the bank. Margin money facility will also be provided, so that women can start small businesses and take their families forward on the path of self-reliance.
Mills producer institutions are being formed- CM
The Chief Minister said that milk producer institutions are being established in Prayagraj and Lucknow. Through milk committees, lakhs of women will be able to move forward on the path of self-reliance. This will strengthen the rural economy and develop sustainable sources of income for women. Under the scheme of the Central Government, women labor hostels are also being constructed, so that working women can get safe accommodation. Along with this, action is being taken to connect women self-help groups directly with the market through She-Mart, so that their products can get a wide market and fair price.
Financial assistance of one lakh rupees for daughter’s marriage
CM said that already implemented schemes for women empowerment are also being given impetus. Under Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, Matri Vandana programme, Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, assistance is being provided for the education of the girl child from birth to graduation. Under the Chief Minister Group Marriage Scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh is being provided for the marriage of the daughter. The daughter who was earlier considered neglected, today the government itself is coming forward for Kanyadaan. Considering village daughters as everyone’s daughters, the government stands with them at important stages of their lives. Along with all these efforts, positive impact of better security environment has also been seen.
Share of female labor force increased from 13 to 36 percent
The Chief Minister said, while earlier the female labor force participation was around 13 percent, now it has increased to 36 percent. Today women are working strongly in government jobs, industries and various sectors of society and are moving towards achieving the goal of self-reliance and self-reliance.
Decision to increase the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and Asha workers
CM said that the government has decided to gradually increase the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and Asha workers. These women live among the society and provide services. Earlier, there were many complaints due to lack of e-POS machines at ration quota shops, but now e-POS machines have been arranged at all the shops. Along with this, work has been started on the plan to develop ration shops as model shops. Funds have been arranged for the construction of model shop. Shopkeepers have been given the facility to sell all other essential items except intoxicants. This will increase their sources of income. Besides, their commission is also being increased, so that they can become more financially strong. Today in the village the village’s own daughter is working as BC Sakhi, Vidyut Sakhi, working in many other ways, many employment facilities are available there. So that every section of the society can move towards self-reliance, the government is trying to take it forward on priority.
Many MLAs including Deputy Chief Minister present
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Legislative Council Member Avnish Kumar Singh, Lalji Prasad Nirmal, MLA Dr. Neeraj Bora, Jai Devi and many others were present.